Publication: Book, 1992

Today's Health Alternative guides the reader through what many
patients experience: a negative bias against chiropractic; a
condition that is not relieved by traditional medical means; and
enlightenment about chiropractic after a successful outcome. Ms.
Martin takes this one step further by explaining how chiropractic
gets sick people well and why chiropractic care should be considered
first, not last.

She covers a vast array of topics pertinent to most chiropractic
practices. She explains some of the most common chiropractic
techniques, why nutrition is used by chiropractors, and why
chiropractors prescribe specific exercises to aid in strengthening
the spine.

While the book may seem fairly basic to the practicing chiropractor,
I believe that this would be an excellent introductory book for new
or prospective chiropractic students. Additionally, the book
could be helpful in giving staff members a good overall view of
chiropractic and how chiropractic can influence the body's
overall functioning.

Ms. Martin is a chiropractic patient who was inspired by her positive
experience with chiropractic to research why chiropractic works.
This book was specifically written in a nontechnical way by a
patient to prospective patients. This approach gives the book a
unique perspective on our profession.

The book is well-written, and Ms. Martin references and subreferences
her points throughout. Additionally, specific chapters recommend
books that the interested reader can turn to for more details. The
book is well-organized, professionally printed, and is fairly easy to
read.

The book would be most valuable to new students or for patients who
are curious about chiropractic. It would make a welcome addition to
a patient lending library for any doctor. The book has a low price,
making it worthwhile for new students and inquisitive patients.

While not designed for the chiropractor in the field, the book can
be useful to those entering our profession with little or no
experience with chiropractic.